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Re: Property Values?

Do you also realize you will have to pay a 2-1/2% stamp tax on the sales price of the home at closing? This is in addition to the realtor commission a...

10 years ago
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Re: Need car wash

Note the "quotes". To the USDA, Virgin Island soil is foreign soil and they will impound the car if it isn't clean.

10 years ago
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10 years ago
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Re: Good news Trump supporters! You are right, your man isn't a Fascist.

Those who don't learn from history are destined to repeat it.

10 years ago
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Re: East End Stx

It's horrible. It looks like an entire container was dumped in the middle of the site. Thanks so much to all volunteers who tried to clean it up. You ...

10 years ago
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Re: Bug Bites!

I am also a mosquito (and other bug) magnet. I live on-island full time and use Repel Sportsmen MAX (40% Deet) 24/7. It is a cream and lasts about 6-8...

10 years ago
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Re: Window repair - St Croix

Their phone has been disconnected. Try Eddie's Glass. He got right back to us...came over one day later. (340) 713-0894

10 years ago
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Re: Our Oceans Are Reaching the Climate Change Tipping Point, Warn Scientists

Now we have another "human" issue attacking our oceans. It seems washing our synthetic fabrics is discharging an incredible amount of synthetic fibers...

10 years ago
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Re: Jeep for sale

It's been sold. 😀

10 years ago
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Re: Jeep for sale

Nope...that's the price. Come take a look. It's definitely worth it.

10 years ago
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10 years ago
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Re: Decorative pots

I checked at Home Depot...no luck. They don't have any in the size I need. I'll check at Gallows Bay and Rustico. Thanks for the suggestions.

10 years ago
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Re: Why did I bring that?????

Don't bring leather furniture. It looks lovely, but with the humidity and your sweat when you sit on it or lean against it, it won't last long unless ...

10 years ago
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Re: Furniture Shopping redux and Thank You!!!

Amen to that! The folks at Carlos are great and they will bargain, so don't be afraid to ask for a lower price.

10 years ago
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10 years ago
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Re: Power Outages & damaged electrical appliances & computers.

It's not just the outages that cause the major problems, it's the irregular power flow. Turn on a fan and listen to it over the course of a day. Mine ...

10 years ago
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Re: Zika Virus St. Croix

Amen (tu) Both my husband and I decided not to have children before we even met one another. Just couldn't find any justification for adding to the ov...

10 years ago
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Re: Point Udall sign

Thanks. So sad...

11 years ago
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11 years ago
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Re: Good Glass Company on STX

Thanks for the help.

11 years ago
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Re: P.O. Box vs. USPS

Didn't have any problem getting a PO Box at the Gallows Bay post office on STX, but it isn't really convenient to Sunny Isle. But the lines there are ...

11 years ago
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